KIki Valera Y Su Son Cubano
KIKI VALERA Y SU SON CUBANO: UNA TRADICION MUSICAL QUE TRASCIENDE GENERACIONES
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Circle 9 is excited to welcome cuban tresero Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano aboard our artist roster.
Kiki Valera is the eldest son of the famous septeto La Familia Valera Miranda, a multi-generational traditional music group originating from Santiago de Cuba. Since the 19th century, La Familia Valera Miranda has played a significant role in Cuban culture by collecting and preserving the deep traditions of the legendary Sierra Maestra mountain region. Their debut album, "Antologia Integral Del Son" released in 1982, helped trigger explosive interest in traditional Cuban music.
Kiki, like most of his family, is a virtuoso. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, sound engineer, and producer, he is recognized as one of the finest interpreters of the Cuban cuatro, a medium-sized guitar with 8 strings grouped in 2 pairs.
Since childhood, Kiki learned to play the Cuban tres under the tutelage of his father, Félix. Kiki continues to lead, compose, arrange, and perform internationally. He also performs and teaches in Seattle, Washington, where he contributes to the vibrant music scene of the Pacific Northwest.
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Kiki Valera ‘Vacilón Santiaguero’ on Limited Collector’s Edition Compact Disc. Package includes liner notes written by Bill Tilford, with design by Michelle Holme. Ships on or around May 31, 2024.